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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1907

524 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 19 of 27

Skating Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 July 1907 · page 2

There was a fair attendance at the Adelphi Skating Rink last evening, when a sports carnival was held. A good number wore well-got-up costumes, representing different kinds of…

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Sale of Show Privileges

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 30 July 1907 · page 2

The refreshment and catering privileges in connection with the approaching show were sold by auction at the Oddfellows' Hall yesterday morning…

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The Singleton Show

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 August 1907 · page 2

As will he perceived by advertisement, all entries for the Singleton Show, to be held on the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd August, will finally close on…

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Local and General. Singleton Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 August 1907 · page 2

It is not likely to be forgotten that August 21, 22, and 23 are being devoted to Singleton Show, always a most popular carnival with the people of the north and north-west, but the…

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Glen William Agricultural Society

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 2 August 1907 · page 8

On Friday evening, 26th July, the regular fortnightly meeting of, the above Society was held. The subject for discussion was "The…

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Singleton Show

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Friday 2 August 1907 · page 2

Intending exhibitors are remiuded that entries for the Singleton show. to be held from 21st to the 23rd August. close next Wednesday. We are informed that a…

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Singleton Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 August 1907 · page 4

Mr. John Gillies, M.L.A., has received a communication from the Under-Secretary, stating Thursday, the 22nd instant, has been proclaimed to be a public holiday in the municipality of…

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Visitors to Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 August 1907 · page 4

Among the visitors who have signified their intention of being present at the forthcoming Singleton Show are Mr Carruthers (the State Premier), Mr J…

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Local and General. Singleton Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 August 1907 · page 2

Those interested in the forthcoming Singleton Show to be held on the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd inst., are reminded that all entries, including the wood chopping contest, will close to-morrow (Wednesday)…

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Sydney House Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 August 1907 · page 5

The Horse Parade Show was opened on [?] Agricultural Ground today. The exhibits number 450, being 100 in excess of last year. The show of stock is a magnificent one…

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A Fair of Comets

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 August 1907 · page 2

According to the State Government Astronomer, Mr. Lenchan, there are two comets in the field. The one sighted the other day with the several tails, one being millions of miles in length on the…

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Good Show Prospects

Singleton Argus · Thursday 8 August 1907 · page 2

The entries for the approaching Singleton Show, opening on the 21st inst., are numerous, and all sections will be well represented. If favorable weather…

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The Singleton Show. (By Telegraph). Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 8 August 1907 · page 2

Thursday, 22nd August, the second day of the Singleton Show, has been gazetted a public holiday in the districts of West Maitland, Muswellbrook…

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Great Horse Show. (By Telegraph). Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 8 August 1907 · page 2

The Horse Parade Show was opened to-day, at the Agrcultural Ground. The exhibits numbered 450, and were 100 more than those of last year. The…

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Singleton Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 August 1907 · page 4

The secretary of the Northern Agricultural Association (Mr. C. Poppenhagen), notifies in our advertising columns that entries for the third day's sports events in connection with the…

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Polo Carnival. Scone Win the Cup

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 August 1907 · page 7

THERE was great jubilation among local palo mon—and others of us who are only casual observers of the game—whon word was received on…

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Agricultural Society

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 August 1907 · page 9

The usual fortnightly meeting of the H.R.A. and H. Association was held on the Show Ground last week when there were present the president (Mr. 6. Clift), Messrs. T. Dimmock,…

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Welsh Fair

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 August 1907 · page 4

As will be noted in our advertising columns, a Welsh Fair and Eisteddfod will be held in the Mechanics' Institute hall during Show week, in connection…

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A Show Attraction

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 August 1907 · page 4

As will be perceived by advertisement, Messrs W. H. Paling and Co., Ltd., will have a great exhibit of pianos, organs, and a variety of musical…

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Sydney Horse Show. Singleton District Honors

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 August 1907 · page 4

A Special spring horse show, under the [?] of the Royal Agricultural society, was opened at moore Park on Wednesday. The Singleton district was represented, and the following awards…

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